Volunteer

Volunteers are the heart of CrescentCare. They support paid staff to provide comprehensive assistance for our clients, their families and loved ones as well as assist in the implementation and development of our programs and events. Like our clients, volunteers come from every segment of the community. They share the common bond of providing informative care, counseling and assistance for those seeking help from one of our seven locations.

Volunteering with CrescentCare requires awareness and sensitivity to the needs of our clients. At times, this includes working with clients addressing HIV/AIDS and LGBTQ related issues. Although compassion, concern and caring go a long way, some areas require volunteers with specific skills, time commitments and specialized knowledge. The volunteer interview will help to answer questions about CrescentCare and volunteer areas while assuring proper placement and quality control for our programs. CrescentCare offers an AIDS Awareness & Volunteer Training workshop which provides insight into the basics of HIV/AIDS and the many programs and services that we provide. Volunteers are also encouraged to attend in-services, community events and other trainings which will help to provide them with the skills necessary to meet the ever-growing needs of the community.

Testing & Counseling – Volunteers administer and counsel individuals taking an HIV test at one of our locations, venue testing and the CareVan. Persons being tested speak with a counselor before testing and when results are given.

Special Events – Art Against AIDS, NO/AIDS WALK, Dining Out For Life

Administrative Support- CrescentCare often has opportunities available to help support the day-to-day operations of all seven agency locations.

Unconditional understanding of strict confidentiality guidelines is vital to the operation of CrescentCare. Please note that volunteering with CrescentCare requires the completion of a HIPAA test and documentation of a negative TB screening. Volunteers interested in Peer Support, Counseling & Testing, The CAN Project and The Movement requires successful completion of the CrescentCare AIDS Awareness & Volunteer Training. Additional training is required for HIV Counseling & Testing.

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NO/AIDS Task Force d.b.a. CrescentCare is a Health Center Program grantee under 42 U.S.C. 254b, and a deemed Public Health Service employer under 42 U.S.C. 233(g)-(n). CrescentCare has Federal Public Health Service (PHS) deemed status with respect to certain health or health related claims, including medical malpractice claims, for itself and its covered individuals. CrescentCare’s three clinical sites are FTCA Deemed Facilities.